2 . Italy is a country that cannot be missed on your travel bucket list.

Things to Do in Italy

Owning 50 UNESCO approved World Cultural Heritage Sites, Italy is honored around the world for its ancient civilization and art. Being the epitome (典范) of the western art and culture, this remarkable land gave birth to the Renaissance, which affected the whole Europe, and obviously every corner of Italy bears a long history. Men are crazy about Italian football, while ladies can’t move their eyes away from Italian fashion. Moreover, the world famous Italian cuisine will also delight you. Our Italy vacation packages could cover all these absorbing aspects.

Best Time to Go

Italy has a diverse climate, with continental climate in the north and Mediterranean climate in the south.

In summer, most areas in Italy are extremely hot, with the highest temperature over 35℃. Usually, the high temperature starts from the end of June and lasts till August. August is the national holiday month. Many Italian families will spend their holidays in coastal cities.

During the winter time, the northern Italy is relatively cold and accompanied by heavy snows. Many people will stay indoors. But it is highly recommended to go skiing and enjoy the snow-covered landscape of the mountains. The southern and island areas are relatively warm, with an average temperature of about 15℃.

Generally speaking, the best time to take Italy tours is spring from April to June and autumn from September to October.

Visa for Italy Tours

Italy is a Schengen country (申根国家), and international travelers can enter Italy with an available Schengen visa issued by any Schengen country. Travelers holding American, Canadian, Australian passports, and citizens of European Union (EU) countries are allowed to stay up to 90 days without a visa.

Currency & Payment in Italy

Italy uses the European Union’s common currency Euro (€). Visa, MasterCard, JCB, etc. are widely accepted. But for tobacco purchases, only cash is accepted. Some supermarkets do not support credit card payment.

5 . At the age of eight, Leon Portz was gradually losing his eyesight due to a born condition when he was given his first computer. By the age of nine, he had figured out how to speed up the machine-generated voice that could read out texts on websites and some electronic devices, allowing him to get the information faster. He now listens to texts much more quickly than before.

But his love of science only truly developed when he moved from his hometown in central Germany to Marburg, a medieval (中世纪的) university town, to attend a school for the blind. As it turned out, that move transported him into a place of inclusive innovation.

Marburg proudly calls itself a city for blind people. As an educational institute for the blind, the Blista in German was founded here during World War I, to provide opportunities for young men blinded in the war. The institute has had countless inventions for blind people since then. It has also shaped the town around it, turning it into a place where “everything is ideal for blind people”.

Marburg is small and hilly, so you can easily find where you are. Different kinds of leisure facilities span the city, such as a horse-riding school for the blind, and blind rowing, football, climbing and skiing clubs.

The Blista and its students have driven many of these inventions. Law and psychology are among the most popular course choices, as the materials can be studied easily with aids such as screen readers. Now teachers and pupils from the institute are trying another field: the natural sciences. “I don’t feel like a pioneer, but I guess I am one,” says Portz.

6 . It is now China that holds the crown of high-speed train capital of the world. Here are some of our picks for the greatest high-speed rail journeys.

The Shangri-La Train

Currently the longest high-speed rail route in the world and taking less than 11 hours to travel more than 2700 km on the quickest service, the Beijing to Kunming train is a truly epic high-speed train journey. The train is named in honor of one of Yunnan’s most famous cities, mythical Shangri-La.

The Panda Train

Taking between 12 and 13 hours to travel 1690 km, this train zips along from an ancient Chinese capital to the panda capital of the world. In route, the train passes through Yichang. It’s here that you can stop off for a glimpse of the massive Three Gorges Dam.

The Silk Road Train

The first high-speed train to extend out into China’s vast western regions connects the 1776 kilometers between Urumqi, capital of Xinjiang, and Lanzhou, capital of Gansu, in a little under 12 hours. The train follows the ancient Silk Road via the town of Turpan, geographically the lowest place in China at 154m below sea level.

The Island Train

When it opened in 2015, this was the world’s first circular high-speed rail-way line, whirling 650km around south China’s tropical Hainan island, in about five hours, providing passengers with wonderful views of the South China Sea and the best beaches.

8 . Whether you are a history-loving traveler or an enthusiast of natural landscape, you will never get tired of the Great Wall-one of the seven wonders in the world. Here are some famous Great Wall sections for you to choose.

Jiankou Great Wall

Location: Huairou District, North of Beijing, China

Opening Hours: All day

Jiankou Great Wall includes the Southern Line and the Northern Line. Mountains in the Southern Line are extremely steep. This section of Great Wall is almost straight up and down, maintaining the steepest section of Beijing Great Wall. If you like adventure, don’t miss it!

Simatai Great Wall

Location: Gubeikou Town, Miyun County, Beijing, China

Opening Hours: 8: 00-18: 00 from April to October

8: 00-17: 30 from November to next March

This well-preserved and undeveloped site possesses the most charming scene of the Great Wall. With the breath-taking landscape surrounding the glorious Great Wall, Simatai is the best choice for photographers.

Jinshanling Great Wall

Location: Luanping County, Chengde, Hebei Province, China

Opening Hours: 8: 00-17: 00 daily

Jinshanling Great Wall is famed for enjoying sunrise view. Although Jinshanling Great Wall has opening hour limitation, but this is flexible. Visitors can enter the scenic area at around 3: 00 am to wait to see sunrise.

Juyongguan Great Wall

Location: Changping District, Beijing, China

Opening Hours: 8: 00-17: 00 from April to October

8: 30-16: 00 from November to next March

Enlisted in the World Heritage Directory in 1987, Juyongguan Great Wall is a national cultural protection unit. And Juyongguan Pass is one of the three greatest passes of the Great Wall of China. The other two are Jiayuguan Pass and Shanhaiguan Pass.

9 . If your family loves to travel but you worry about the environmental, social and economic effect, it’s time to take a more sustainable approach to your trips.

Wales

Wales packs many sustainable activities for kids. Camp in one of many green campsites around Pembrokeshire, where children can have fun learning about sustainable living. Or find an environmentally friendly campsite at The Greener Camping Club. Don’t forget to factor in a spin on the world’s only people-powered rollercoaster in Snowdonia.

Volcán Tenorio Area

When you think about taking your kids to Costa Rica, you normally focus on viewing its incredible wildlife. But what about giving back to the human residents too? One way to support local communities and understand the Tico culture is by staying on a farm, and there are loads of lovely options around Volcán Tenorio.

Austria

Explore the kid-friendly Austrian capital of Vienna, which offers more organic farmland than any other city and has both “Green Taxis” and plenty of bike-share stations. The city has some fantastic museums for children and the splendid Schloss Schonbrunn where kids can dress up.

San Francisco

San Francisco is perfect for a break that will both delight the kids and satisfy your sustainability principles. The city has banned plastic bags and bottles for years. Plus, most of the fun things to do with kids can be accessed without using a car and many involve green spaces.

Head to the Exploratorium: an incredible hands-on science museum in a solar-powered building.

10 . Dates for spring break are typically driven by academic schedules. Here are a few U.S. destinations and ideas to help you get started with planning.

Destin, Florida

On Florida’s Emerald Coast, Destin offers sandy beaches, warm water, fishing and plenty of more water sports. Nightlife in Destin includes piano bars, restaurants, live music, and relaxing evening cruises. From campsites to bed and breakfasts, hotels, resorts (度假胜地), and vacation rentals, visitors have diverse options to meet their needs.

Cannon Beach, Oregon

It’s a dog-friendly beach, so your pet can enjoy playing in the sand or joining you for hike. Comfortable oceanfront houses are available, and there’s also a great selection of hotels, vacation home rentals, and campsites. In town, there are shops, restaurants, wine tasting, spas and theaters. The atmosphere is casual, and the scenery makes it a great spot for families couples, and groups.

Park City, Utah

Park City with its old-fashioned downtown, restaurants, bars, and historic scenery is appealing to you. Late season snow sports should still be happening at Park City Mountain and Deer Valley. Hiking and mountain biking along Main Street are a perfect end of season activities, too. Kids will be happy to know there’s bowling and indoor ice skating.

South Padre Island, Texas

This barrier island resort town off the southern coast of Texas has earned its reputation as Spring Break Central with all-day music, beach parties, concerts, and crowds, especially during the month of March. Families with kids on school break can also enjoy the weather and nature while avoiding the beach crowds. Hotels, rental homes, and even campgrounds meet visitors’ budget needs.